Sebastian's Pov,
'' I heard you have found yourself a beautiful sponsor, lad?'' I heard my father's teasing voice from behind soon after entering my room. I turned my head to find him grinning. Sometimes I wonder if he is the father or the son. I sighed and sat on my bed.
'' Father, You should know that I have something called privacy,'' I said. He sat next to me and smacked my head. I whined and looked at him.
'' I am giving you enough privacy by letting you hide your identity as the only heir of Marquess Ersas and running an information guild,'' He said. I couldn't even deny his statement so I just gave him the most dishonest smile. '' I am paying you a handsome amount from what I earn by selling cakes in return for keeping my identity secret,'' I said. He smacked my head once again, letting out a dramatic sigh he continued complaining about how ungrateful son I am who is making the father-son relationship a business relationship.
'' I wonder if Amia knows how cold-blooded son we have,'' His voice turned sad at the mention of a mother. I looked at him and his gaze looked always the same when he talked about his mother. '' Mother will be proud of me at least for not being childish like you Dad,'' I joked trying to light up his mood. He smiled and nodded. ''you might look just like I but your behavior is the same as hers. Smart, calculative, and Kind,'' He smiled. I blinked my eyes trying not to tear up.
'' Seb, I don't want you to get involved yourself with anything dangerous. You are the last thing Amia left for me,'' Dad said while holding my hand. I smiled and pat his hand, '' I won't, I just want to build up an information guild based on my power Dad. Didn't I tell you I have no other reason behind hiding my identity as Sebastian Ersas?'' Dad seemed to be convinced by my words. He stood up and smiled brightly, '' Fresh up, lad. I cooked your favorite salmon soup for lunch,'' '' You cooked?'' I exclaimed in excitement. He nodded happily. '' I will be waiting for you. Hurry Up.'' Saying that he left my room. The smile on my face fade away soon after he left the room.
'' I am sorry for lying Dad. I am sorry for getting involved in a dangerous situation. But,'' I looked at our family portrait in my room when I was 6 years old. My father was carrying me on his back while my mom was holding his arms while smiling brightly. '' I won't let that man who ruined our family live peacefully.'' I clenched my hand with my eyes filled with hated. '' So, I will accept helping Valentiara in return for hunting that bastard down to the point he will regret coming into the world,''
End Of Sebastian's Pov
MEANWHILE
I got in the carriage after finishing the shopping with Vivian. God, shopping is more tiring than swordsmanship. I heard Vivian giggling, I opened my eyes and gave her a questionable look.
'' You look too cute when you are done with everything, Tia,'' She said while pinching my cheeks. I pouted and rubbed my cheeks, '' You are too cruel sister. Who shops this much in a day?'' '' I do,'' She replied proudly. Vivian's face was red from walking under the sun for a long time yet her energy didn't decrease even a little bit. No wonder she will lead one of the knights in order after 4 years. I was about to close my eyes once again, the carriage halt all of a sudden making me stumble.
'' What's wrong?'' Vivian asked the carriage driver. '' A boy suddenly came in front of the carriage, Young Miss.'' The driver replied. Huh! Someone came in front of the carriage of Casvoner. '' Tia, wait here, I will be back from check-'' '' I will come with you,'' I gave her puppy eyes. She gave up in front of my cuteness and both of us got down from the carriage. Knights of the Casvoner family were also there. I looked at the boy on the street and my eyes widen in shock when our eyes met.
Red eyes which looked like demons eyes yet too mesmerizing to call demons eyes, silvery hair as if the full moon herself shines over them, pointed nose, sharp jawline with some baby fat on the cheeks giving him a very youthful and warmth all over his face. He stood up from the street and it was obvious how tall and well-built he is. I felt the world around me stopping ever since our eyes met. The eyes which used to look at me full of warmth and love were again looking at me but with questions written over them.
'' I apologize for the inconvenience,'' He spoke while looking at Vivian who also seemed to be mesmerized by his unmatched beauty. '' O-oh, no problem,'' I head Vivian speaking. I was still looking at him, the man who was someone I missed the most, the man who never regretted meeting me, the only person I regret the most.
'' Izaak,'' I whispered under my breath. Too soft to be heard by him, too heavy to hold back in my heart. He looked at me once again before turning his back to leave. '' WAIT!'' I called him out. He turned around. I clenched my dress and spoke out, '' Your hand is bleeding.'' I extended my handkerchief. I could feel Vivian's shocked gaze on me. The corner of his lips lifted a little as he stepped forward. My heartbeat was rising with his steps. I don't know how to explain this emotion after seeing him like this. The shabby clothes on his were just like the first time we met in the Imperial Palace for the first time.
He took the handkerchief from my hand and bowed a little, '' Thank you for the kindness, Lady. Pray you to have a safe journey.'' His voice sounded like a melody in my ears. The deep yet soft tone of his which used to whisper I love you in my ears was thanking me. I looked away. He stepped back and started walking away from me. I looked at his fading back. I met him, once again in the most unexpected way.
'' Tia, did you just feel the breeze called first love?'' I heard Vivian. First Love? No, it's the guilt that I am feeling. But I can't tell you that.
'' Maybe, who knows?'' I smiled not giving her a proper answer. '' Sister, we are getting late. Let's goooo,' I dragged Vivian with me. I looked back once more to find no trace of his. A smile appeared on my face.
You took the bait as always Izaak.